HPV vaccine
A new study shows some girls incorrectly think getting the HPV vaccine means they won’t have to practice safe sex.
The HPV vaccine protects against some strains of the human papilloma virus, which can lead to cervical cancer.
It does not protect against other sexually transmitted diseases, like gonorrhea or HIV.
Researchers surveyed more than 300 teenage girls.
Nearly a quarter thought they were less likely to get STD’s after getting the shot.
